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You guys think people would pay 7 or 8k if it were a screamer that made 50rwhp, weighed 320lbs wet, and had great suspension?
Probably not but I bet it would have a cult following after they canceled it due to lack of sales lol...

It seems like it has taken the economic downturn to get factories to understand that you need to produce cool bikes that appeal to young people so that they get into the sport and then stay in the sport for the long term. I don't know if any studies have been done, but I would bet that people that start on smaller bikes and move up over time, have a much greater likelihood of staying in the sport for the duration.

As far as I am concerned all of the apparent competition in this area will result in some cool little bikes.

KTM 690 SMC R fits the bill and with 67hp and lots of torque but of course no fairings and expensive as heck. Would be very nice to have more super light but well powered bikes.
Course yammy could have this thing weigh 400+ making it on a budget and from a parts bin

It's more like "fan art" man.. Concept art directly from Yamaha would be more realistic. You're not going to see a 180 rear tire or dual front rotors on a 250 any time soon... It's clearly not even close to official.

It seems like it has taken the economic downturn to get factories to understand that you need to produce cool bikes that appeal to young people so that they get into the sport and then stay in the sport for the long term. I don't know if any studies have been done, but I would bet that people that start on smaller bikes and move up over time, have a much greater likelihood of staying in the sport for the duration.

As far as I am concerned all of the apparent competition in this area will result in some cool little bikes.

It doesnt help matter when a person walks in a bike shop and see 11k 600s and than anywhere from 400-600 in fees the ever growing 150 dollar doc fee. Do they know most people are check to check and a monthly payment of hundreds for a toy is a luxury? I pay 82 per month for the CBR250. Even going to 200 for a SS is too much for me.

It was a much sportier riding poistion than those .And had much much better handling , it was a corner scalpel . USD forks , brembo calipers . It was built for fun not commutuing . The very thing I said I did not want is the looks!! . I want it too look like an R6 does now .

You guys think people would pay 7 or 8k if it were a screamer that made 50rwhp, weighed 320lbs wet, and had great suspension?
Probably not but I bet it would have a cult following after they canceled it due to lack of sales lol...